Billy Joe 'B.J.' Lambert

Billy Joe “B.J.” Lambert, 31, of Gallipolis, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born September 2, 1981 in Gallipolis, son of the late Richard “Rick” Lambert and Connie Shaver Lambert who survives him. He was a laborer and an equipment operator. B.J. is survived by his mother, Connie Lambert of Gallipolis; his fiancé, Amber Phillips; a daughter, Lilyann Phillips; a sister, Loretta (Jason Adams) Lambert of Gallipolis; a brother, Randy (Alice) Lambert of Gallipolis; his grandfather, James G. Shaver Sr. of Gallipolis; nieces, Brandy Lambert and Makayla Lambert; nephews, Daniel Gillenwater and Jordan Spires; several aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, Rick Lambert who died December 2, 1995, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marybell Lambert, his maternal grandmother Marjorie Shaver and paternal grandparents Charles and Mary Lambert. Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Willis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rife Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Danny Gillenwater, Luke Boster, Daniel Gillenwater, Josh Shaver, Keith Pugh and Tommy Pugh. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the family in care of Willis Funeral Home to defray expenses.